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U.S. President Donald Trump addressed the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, asserting that the American economy has become the envy of the world while describing the U.S. military as the most formidable global fighting force.
Trump emphasized that the United States is leading in every major domain, noting that his administration has shifted from rhetoric to direct action in confronting international challenges to make the world safer and more prosperous.
In his remarks on the domestic economy, Trump highlighted that the U.S. has added over one million private-sector jobs during his current term, with median American household income reaching a record $87,000. He stated that 1.5 million Americans were lifted out of poverty over the past year, alongside notable declines in poverty rates among African American and Hispanic communities.
The U.S. President cited broad deregulation, tax cuts, and $21 trillion in global investment commitments secured over the last 12 months as key drivers behind record-breaking stock market performances. Furthermore, Trump noted that $1.5 trillion has been invested into the U.S. armed forces, while claiming that U.S. border security is at its strongest in modern history, with zero illegal entries recorded over the past 16 months. He also pointed to significant national drops in violent crime, including an 87% reduction in Washington, D.C.
Escalation and Strategy Regarding Iran
Turning to regional policy in the Middle East, Trump branded Iran as the leading state sponsor of terrorism, accusing the regime in Tehran of driving destabilization and violence across the region for over five decades. He reiterated his administration’s commitment to preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear capabilities, noting that initial diplomatic offers of economic cooperation in exchange for dismantling its nuclear and militant programs were rejected by Tehran.
Trump referenced U.S. military strikes under "Operation Midnight Hammer," claiming the action neutralized Iran's primary nuclear facilities. He warned of ongoing Iranian ballistic missile developments designed to reach European targets, calling on European nations to recognize the threat. Trump further alleged that the Iranian regime killed over 72,000 of its citizens this year, including 10,000 during recent internal protests.
Highlighting additional military actions under "Operation Epic Fury," Trump stated U.S. forces destroyed 159 Iranian naval vessels alongside air defense networks, radar systems, missile stockpiles, production facilities, and drone infrastructure. He noted that these operations severely crippled Iran's economy, driving domestic inflation past 300%.
Trump called for a comprehensive global economic blockade against Iran until Tehran ceases attacks on commercial shipping, abandons its nuclear ambitions, and halts support for proxy groups. He noted that the U.S. Navy has escorted one billion barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz to sustain international maritime trade, suggesting that bilateral negotiations with Tehran could potentially resume following the upcoming U.S. midterm elections.
To support long-term defense requirements, Trump announced the construction of 18 new munitions manufacturing plants in the United States to accelerate missile and ammunition production for U.S. forces and international allies.
Gaza Stabilization and Peace Initiatives
Regarding the conflict in Gaza, Trump expressed gratitude to Jordan and several partner nations—including Indonesia, Morocco, Albania, Kosovo, Kazakhstan, and Egypt—for contributing personnel and training programs to establish and equip local police forces to stabilize the territory.
Trump stated that the war in Gaza concluded within weeks of direct U.S. intervention, securing the return of all living hostages and deceased remains. He thanked the UN Security Council for adopting a 20-point peace plan and approving the establishment of the "Board of Peace," a 30-nation body chaired by Trump. He acknowledged financial contributions for Gaza's reconstruction pledged by Morocco, Bahrain, Qatar, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Uzbekistan.
Concluding his address, Trump listed eight global conflicts his administration helped resolve through trade policy, tariffs, and executive diplomacy, referencing disputes involving Cambodia and Thailand, Kosovo and Serbia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, India and Pakistan, and Armenia and Azerbaijan alongside Gaza.